Ponte Caldelas

Ponte Caldelas is a municipality in the province of Pontevedra, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain.

The town is more than likely named after the old bridge over the river Verdugo, combined with its thermal springs (caldas originates from the Latin word calidae or hot in English).

Ponte Caldelas has nine parishes: In 1126 King Alfonso VII was granted the Loyalty title.

On the other hand, says legend, the famous Queen Lupa, who persecuted the disciples of the apostle Santiago, was a native of this town and resided here.

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